Max Scherzer is one of the most competitive pitchers in baseball and his managers have long faced confrontation when they attempt to take him out of games. So Blue Jays skipper John Schneider had to know what was in store as he strode to the mound to speak with his fiery starter in the fifth inning of Game 4 against the Mariners with a spot in the World Series on the line.
And Scherzer reacted the way one would expect him to act, especially since he was protecting a 5–1 lead and needed just one more out to qualify for the win. Somewhat predictably, Scherzer's passionate plea worked out as Schneider allowed him to get out of the inning and save his bullpen for later.
